GPIV Legal English Group 5

Lesson 9 
10th May 11:30am

Class:

1. Writing Assessment - Letter of Advice
2. Speaking Assessment - Negotiation Role-play - Dispute Resolution

If you were absent today: 

1. Using the material from last week (Facts and Law) Choose one of the parties (Gainsborough Construction or Deep Blue Pools) and write a letter of advice to your client. Remember your client doesn't want too much detail about the law, though you do need to support your advice with reasons. You also need to advise your client on their rights and obligations, the options open to them and the advantages and disadvantages of each option - not just whether you think they would be successful if the case went to trial. You should spend no more than 40 minutes on this task and write about 250 words.
2. Imagine that your client now wants you to negotiate a settlement with the other side. Write some notes in preparation for your negotiation. You should include: 

• Your client's aim(s) and your strategy for the negotiation
• The strengths and weaknesses of your client's case
• Your client's BATNA
• The Agenda for the negotiation (topics and the order you want to raise them, type of interaction etc.) See: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/41183559/Negotiations%20-%20Advanced%20Features for notes on planning. 

You may either email your work to me or bring in a copy to your tutorial next week. 

Homework and Preparation For Our Last Lesson 17/05/13

Instead of a 2 1/4 hour group lesson, next week you will have an individual tutorial with me lasting about 10 minutes. Come along at 11:30am as usual, sign up for an interview slot and then come back at your allotted time. You may leave when you have finished your tutorial. 

The tutorial will consist of two parts:

1. Interview/Presentation

Imagine you have been asked to interview for an internship position at a prestigious European law firm. As part of your interview they would like you to give a short (5 minutes) presentation about an area of law you are interested in, saying why you think this will be important in the future. 

2. Feedback/Reflection

The second part of the tutorial will focus on your progress during this course, your strengths and weaknesses and your final grade. It is also your opportunity to ask questions. In order to get the most out of your tutorial, think about the following questions and come prepared to discuss them: 

• What have you learnt this semester?
• What areas have you improved?
• What areas do you still need to improve on?
• How are you going to improve your English when the course is finished?

What should I do if I can't attend next Friday?

Even if you can't come in person next week, it is still important to submit the final assessments and get some personal feedback on your progress. 

We can either do this orally via Skype or Voxopop (please email me first to arrange a time and organise the details) or in written form via email. If you choose to use email, please write a short covering letter instead of preparing a presentation.You should spend about 40 minutes on this task and write about 250 words. For some advice on covering letters, see the following link: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/47733197/Getting%20A%20Law%20Job 

As well as the letter also include a couple of paragraphs reflecting on your progress this term, answering the suggested questions above. When I receive your letter and feedback, I will email back your results.

Please bear in mind that I have to submit your final grades to the British Council by Tuesday 21st May, so all tutorials (either written or oral) must be completed before then.